Busy Bear Takes a Trip

This very nicely conversational book about Busy Bear taking a trip is yet another gimic book. The book has 25 "reusable stickers" (actually clings) of various pieces of clothing and accessories (skis, ball,...) that Busy Bear can take on his trip. In the back of the book is Busy Bear's closet, where he can try on the clothes and accessories.The storyline is fairly simple: Busy Bear wakes up early to get ready for his trip and wonders what the weather will be like and what he should pack. The story is well worded with lots of action words that allow young children to act out what's happening in the book. Busy Bear snores; he jumps out of bed; he makes breakfast and listens to music; he hops into the shower. Busy Bear imagines the places he might go, a beach, a tall mountain, to a pool. The situations in the book provide opportunities to discuss weather, the clothing we wear, and what different places are like. Of course, it's a good way to introduce children to someone going on a trip, too. The book's illustrations are simple and very cute for young children. Busy Bear is a favorite at our house.